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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
460–25K
5825–50K
3850–75K
3175–100K
24100–150K
7150K+
204 reports with mileage · 54 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Electrical System. Review the 58 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Electronic Stability Control (esc). Review the 54 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Steering. Review the 49 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
DRIVING 55 MPH ON THE INTERSTATE NOTICED THAT I HADN'T FILLED UP IN A WHILE YET THE FUEL GAUGE STILL READ "COMPLETELY FULL". FILLED UP AT GAS STATION TOOK 3/4 OF A TANK. GAUGE HAS BEEN ALTERNATING BETWEEN FULL AND COMPLETELY EMPTY FOR A MONTH. COULD HAVE RUN OUT OF GAS AT SPEED ON INTERSTATE CAUSING ACCIDENT INTERNET RESEARCH HA…
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DRIVING 55 MPH ON THE INTERSTATE NOTICED THAT I HADN'T FILLED UP IN A WHILE YET THE FUEL GAUGE STILL READ "COMPLETELY FULL". FILLED UP AT GAS STATION TOOK 3/4 OF A TANK. GAUGE HAS BEEN ALTERNATING BETWEEN FULL AND COMPLETELY EMPTY FOR A MONTH. COULD HAVE RUN OUT OF GAS AT SPEED ON INTERSTATE CAUSING ACCIDENT INTERNET RESEARCH HAS UNCOVERED A FEW INCIDENTS LIKE THAT. CHEVY SUPPORT IS WILLING TO WAIVE THE 50 DOLLAR DIAGNOSTIC FEE BUT WILL NOT COVER REPAIRS. LOCAL GARAGE QUOTED 250 LABOR 160 PART TO REPLACE FUEL GAUGE SENSOR IN THE TANK, BUT FROM ONLINE RESEARCH PAST YEARS HAVE SEEN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FAILURES IN FUEL GAUGE, SPEEDOMETER AND ENGINE TEMP. CAR HAS 50800 MILES ON IT IS FOUR YEARS OLD AND MAY REQUIRE REPAIRS 400-2K DEPENDING ON WHICH PART IS FAILURE. PREVIOUS GM PRODUCTS HAVE HAD CLASS ACTION LAWSUITS FOR SIMILAR ISSUES. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AS THE GAUGE FAILS AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TOOK 25 DAYS TO COME ON WITH THE ERROR CODE IN THE 460'S THAT THE SENSOR WAS BAD. CURRENTLY DRIVING VEHICLE WITH BROKEN FUEL GAUGE AND SUBMITTING COMPLAINTS TALKING WITH SUPPORT TO TRY TO GET THEM TO COVER REPAIRS.
NHTSA ODI #10861782
58,168 miles · Feb 23, 2016
Engine And Engine CoolingFuel/propulsion System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FUEL INJECTORS 1, 3, AND 5 MALFUNCTIONED AND FUEL TRAVELED STRAIGHT THROUGH THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. THE CONTACT NOTICED A FUEL ODOR COMING FROM THE REAR EXHAUST. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT INJECTOR PORTS 1, 3, AND 5 NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED NO…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FUEL INJECTORS 1, 3, AND 5 MALFUNCTIONED AND FUEL TRAVELED STRAIGHT THROUGH THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. THE CONTACT NOTICED A FUEL ODOR COMING FROM THE REAR EXHAUST. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT INJECTOR PORTS 1, 3, AND 5 NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED NOT TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 58,168.
NHTSA ODI #10837671
15,100 miles · Aug 20, 2015
Air BagsFuel/propulsion System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET IMPALA. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR DRIVER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SEAT WAS OCCUPIED, THE AIR BAG OFF WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEA…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET IMPALA. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR DRIVER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SEAT WAS OCCUPIED, THE AIR BAG OFF WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. IN ADDITION, WHEN REFUELING THE VEHICLE, THE FUEL SENSOR FAILED AND FUEL SPILLED OUT AS THE MPG MALFUNCTION WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, BUT THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,100.
NHTSA ODI #10750152
25,000 miles · Apr 17, 2015
EngineFuel/propulsion SystemPower Train
GM SERVICE BULLETIN ID: 3650687. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10706236
49,000 miles · Mar 30, 2015
Electronic Stability Control (esc)Fuel/propulsion SystemPower Train
CAR CUT OFFS WHEN PUT INTO DRIVE CAR CUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING. RPM ODOMETER STOPS WORKING. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON REDUCE ENGINE POWER. STABILITY TRACK AND ABS STOP CAR FROM TURNING. GM DEALER SAID ITS BATTERY TERMINAL WIRES AND A NEW BATTERY CHANGED BOTH AND SAME ISSUE. FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR KEEPS GOING BAD REPLACED TWICE. CAR…
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CAR CUT OFFS WHEN PUT INTO DRIVE CAR CUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING. RPM ODOMETER STOPS WORKING. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON REDUCE ENGINE POWER. STABILITY TRACK AND ABS STOP CAR FROM TURNING. GM DEALER SAID ITS BATTERY TERMINAL WIRES AND A NEW BATTERY CHANGED BOTH AND SAME ISSUE. FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR KEEPS GOING BAD REPLACED TWICE. CAR IS CHOKING ON TO MUCH FUEL ROTTEN EGGS SMELL COMING FROM EXHAUST. CAR IS VERY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE HAS CUT OFF ON ME IN TRAFFIC TO MANY TIMES NOW. ONCE AND IF PROBLEMS ARE EVER FOUND THEIR NEEDS TO BE A RECALL TO PREVENT INJURY OR DEATH. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10702751
29,000 miles · Nov 26, 2013
EngineFuel/propulsion SystemVehicle Speed Control
WHEN DRIVING WITH THE ENGINE AT LOWER THAN NORMAL DRIVING TEMPERATURE, DRIVER STOPS AT A STOP SIGN AND WITH HARD ACCELERATION THE ENGINE SURGES FROM FULL POWER TO DYING OUT AS THO FUEL STARVED.THIS CONTINUES IN A JERKING ACTION. UNTIL; THE DRIVER REMOVES HIS FOOT FROM THE ACCELERATOR AND THEN PRESSES THE GAS FEED AGAIN AT WHICH …
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WHEN DRIVING WITH THE ENGINE AT LOWER THAN NORMAL DRIVING TEMPERATURE, DRIVER STOPS AT A STOP SIGN AND WITH HARD ACCELERATION THE ENGINE SURGES FROM FULL POWER TO DYING OUT AS THO FUEL STARVED.THIS CONTINUES IN A JERKING ACTION. UNTIL; THE DRIVER REMOVES HIS FOOT FROM THE ACCELERATOR AND THEN PRESSES THE GAS FEED AGAIN AT WHICH TIME THE ENGINE RUNS SMOOTHLY. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS, HOWEVER THE DEALERSHIP CAN FIND NOTHING WRONG AS THE ENGINE IS NOW AT NORMAL RUNNING TEMP. DRIVER WAS TOLD THE PROBLEM IS IN THE THROTTLE BODY OF THE FUEL SYSTEM --- HELP.. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10553942
31,100 miles · Jun 15, 2013
Fuel/propulsion System
THE VEHICLE HAS A LOUD KNOCKING SOUND FROM THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP WHEN YOU TAKE OFF FROM A STOP. *TR
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Buick LaCrosse, 2006-2011 Buick Lucerne, 2000-2005 Cadillac DeVille, 2006-2011 Cadillac DTS, 2006-2014 Chevrolet Impala, and 2006-2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the weight on the key ring and road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, a key knocked out of the run position will cause loss of engine power, power steering, and power braking, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 23, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), and 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet). GM's number for this recall is 14299.
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 Chevrolet Impala police vehicles because the front lower control arms may fracture. This safety recall does not include non-police Chevrolet Impala vehicles.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A broken control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace both front lower control arms, free of charge. The safety recall began on August 21, 2012. Owners may contact the Chevrolet owner center at 1-866-694-6546.
GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 CHEVROLET IMPALA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 19, 2011, THROUGH JULY 29, 2011. THE UPPER POWER STEERING HOSE MAY HAVE BEEN MISROUTED SO THAT IT CAN COME IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO AND/OR CONTACT THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. WITH THE ENGINE ON, HEAT FROM THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER MAY MELT THE POWER STEERING HOSE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: POWER STEERING FLUID COULD FLOW ONTO THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER, AND AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: GM DEALERS WILL INSPECT TO ENSURE THAT THE UPPER POWER STEERING HOSE IS ROUTED CORRECTLY AND MAKE THE NECESSARY REPAIRS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 5, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
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